Opinions Needed: Range Bag

gdm320 · November 5th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Hello All,

I'm looking for a reasonably priced, small range bag. I'm looking for something for my P239, 100-200 rounds of ammo, ear protection, and eye protection.

Obviously I know specialty range bags aren't required... but I don't really have a bag right now that would fit the bill. Are there any real advantages to getting a specifically designed bag? Are there particular features that you find useful? Or should I just buy something cheap from Target and call it a day?

Thanks for any advice and such. It is much appreciated, as always.

varob · November 5th, 2009, 02:41 PM

There seem to be a ton of good quality bags out their.

I recommend going to your local gun shop or one of the big chains and checking them out for yourself. Before you look at the price or color, look for how well made is the bag? Is the stitching sturdy, are the zippers heavy duty, are the shoulder strap fasteners strong, and will it last over time?

Then decide if the price and color are right?

gdm320 · November 5th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by varob

There seem to be a ton of good quality bags out their.

I recommend going to your local gun shop or one of the big chains and checking them out for yourself. Before you look at the price or color, look for how well made is the bag? Is the stitching sturdy, are the zippers heavy duty, are the shoulder strap fasteners strong, and will it last over time?

Then decide if the price and color are right?

That's a good idea there Rob. Unfortunately the local gun shops around me are absolutely terrible when it comes to their pricing on pretty much everything, though I guess I could find something I like then research online.

Just out of curiosity, has anyone seen a wide selection of range bags at Gander Mountain? There is one of those up the road a ways that I could stop in.

RoadRunner71 · November 5th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Personally, unless you really care what you look like walking in, go with a good quality gym bag of the appropriate size. Nobody really looks at your range bag except you. Until you are carrying 4-5 pistols with ammo to go around, a cheap bag is all you really need. I would look for one that you can put a lock on the zipper though - just to keep the little hands out.

Conrad · November 5th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Check out Galati International. Their Super Mini Range Bag is great. Have had mine now for approx. 24 years. Tough as iron, and affordable.

gdm320 · November 5th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadRunner71

Personally, unless you really care what you look like walking in, go with a good quality gym bag of the appropriate size. Nobody really looks at your range bag except you. Until you are carrying 4-5 pistols with ammo to go around, a cheap bag is all you really need. I would look for one that you can put a lock on the zipper though - just to keep the little hands out.

I couldn't care any less what I look like, so I'm open to any options.

Regarding a gym bag... what do you do with your gun itself? Do you put it in it's box or in a pistol-only case inside the gym bag?

jelliott24 · November 5th, 2009, 03:09 PM

I just recently purchased this MidwayUSA range bag. On sale until the end of November. Lots of space, many pockets, detachable ammo bag, brass bag with mesh bottom. I couldn't be happier.

MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag PVC Coated Polyester Black - MidwayUSA

RoadRunner71 · November 5th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdm320

I couldn't care any less what I look like, so I'm open to any options.

Regarding a gym bag... what do you do with your gun itself? Do you put it in it's box or in a pistol-only case inside the gym bag?

Exactly. You don't want it getting knocked around with ammo and such. If you don't want to use a pistol case, you will need to go with an actual range bag with individual padded slots. Don't just toss it all in a grocery sack!

I have a range bag I picked up at Gander Mountain on clearance for under $30. I use that when I am going "for the day". I also use a gym bag for short outings, when I am only working with one, or at most, two pistols.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

cvhoss · November 5th, 2009, 03:23 PM

The range bag question has come up several times and you really can't beat the Midway bag that jelliott24 provided a link to but if you want a smaller bag, Midway also has a compact version.

Hoss

NC Buckeye · November 5th, 2009, 03:30 PM

If you are looking to save a buck get the midway stuff. I like mine better, but then again it was 5x as much. My theory was that if I was carrying $3K is gear around in it, I could spend roughly 5% of that on on the bag.

November 5th, 2009, 02:19 PM	#1
gdm320 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 187	Opinions Needed: Range Bag Hello All, I'm looking for a reasonably priced, small range bag. I'm looking for something for my P239, 100-200 rounds of ammo, ear protection, and eye protection. Obviously I know specialty range bags aren't required... but I don't really have a bag right now that would fit the bill. Are there any real advantages to getting a specifically designed bag? Are there particular features that you find useful? Or should I just buy something cheap from Target and call it a day? Thanks for any advice and such. It is much appreciated, as always. __________________ "Politicians are like diapers: they should be changed often... and for the same reason." -- Robin Williams, Man of the Year

November 5th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#2
varob Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,273	There seem to be a ton of good quality bags out their. I recommend going to your local gun shop or one of the big chains and checking them out for yourself. Before you look at the price or color, look for how well made is the bag? Is the stitching sturdy, are the zippers heavy duty, are the shoulder strap fasteners strong, and will it last over time? Then decide if the price and color are right? __________________ Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see! -Tony Soprano

November 5th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#4
RoadRunner71 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,102	Personally, unless you really care what you look like walking in, go with a good quality gym bag of the appropriate size. Nobody really looks at your range bag except you. Until you are carrying 4-5 pistols with ammo to go around, a cheap bag is all you really need. I would look for one that you can put a lock on the zipper though - just to keep the little hands out. __________________ "Mind own business" "Always cut cards"

November 5th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#9
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,787	The range bag question has come up several times and you really can't beat the Midway bag that jelliott24 provided a link to but if you want a smaller bag, Midway also has a compact version. Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

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November 5th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#5
Conrad Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 118	Check out Galati International. Their Super Mini Range Bag is great. Have had mine now for approx. 24 years. Tough as iron, and affordable.

November 5th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#7
jelliott24 New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 13	I just recently purchased this MidwayUSA range bag. On sale until the end of November. Lots of space, many pockets, detachable ammo bag, brass bag with mesh bottom. I couldn't be happier. MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag PVC Coated Polyester Black - MidwayUSA

November 5th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#10
NC Buckeye Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 236	If you are looking to save a buck get the midway stuff. I like mine better, but then again it was 5x as much. My theory was that if I was carrying $3K is gear around in it, I could spend roughly 5% of that on on the bag.